{"product_id":"down-to-earth-rock-phosphate-organic-phosphorus-fertilizer","title":"Down To Earth Rock Phosphate 0-3-0 Organic Phosphorus Fertilizer","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown To Earth Rock Phosphate 0-3-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an all-natural, slow-release organic fertilizer that provides a long-lasting source of phosphorus and calcium to support strong root growth, improved flowering, and better fruit production. Sourced from natural marine sedimentary deposits, this untreated mineral amendment gradually builds soil fertility over time and is especially useful for gardens, raised beds, orchards, flowering plants, and heavy-feeding vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its gentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0-3-0 formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18% calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Down To Earth Rock Phosphate helps encourage vigorous root development, sturdy plant structure, blossom formation, and long-term soil phosphate levels. Because it is not water-soluble, it releases slowly and stays in the soil longer, making it an excellent choice for building healthy organic garden soil season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Source of Phosphorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus supports strong root development, early plant establishment, flowering, fruiting, and overall plant energy transfer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium-Rich Soil Amendment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains 18% calcium to help support strong cell walls, healthy plant structure, and proper calcium levels in the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-Release \u0026amp; Long-Lasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock phosphate gradually breaks down in the soil, helping build phosphorus availability over time without quickly leaching away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Blooms, Roots \u0026amp; Fruit Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for vegetables, fruiting crops, bulbs, flowers, trees, shrubs, perennials, and long-term garden soil improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOMRI Listed for Organic Gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for organic production and suitable for use in organic gardens, raised beds, containers, compost blends, and landscape plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Down To Earth Rock Phosphate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, mix Rock Phosphate directly into soil, compost, or potting mixes before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Gardens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend 2.5–5 lbs per 100 square feet into the top 3 inches of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Transplants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix 1\/4 cup into each planting hole before transplanting and water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished Plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-dress 1\/4 to 1\/2 cup per plant in spring or fall to support flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix 1\/4 cup per gallon of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock phosphate works best when incorporated into the soil rather than left on the surface. 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